Lopoken, Municipality of Palimbang, Province of Sultan Kudarat
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Mindanao |
| Region | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) |
| Province | Sultan Kudarat |
| Municipality | Palimbang |
| Postal code | 9809 |
| Population (2020) | 2,389 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Mindanao |
| Coordinates | 6.1950, 124.2142 (6° 12' North, 124° 13' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 6.9 meters (22.6 feet) |
Lopoken, formerly Lepolon, is a barangay in the municipality of Palimbang, in the province of Sultan Kudarat. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 2,389. This represented 2.57% of the total population of Palimbang.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Lopoken in the 2015 Census was 2,224 broken down into 398 households or an average of 5.59 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 612 | 118 | 5.19 | |
| 948 | 150 | 6.32 | |
| 830 | 153 | 5.42 | |
| 1,660 | 287 | 5.78 | |
| 1,859 | 417 | 4.46 | |
| 2,224 | 398 | 5.59 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Lopoken is 5 to 9, with 352 individuals. Conversely, the age groups with the lowest population are in the ranges 75 to 79, and 80 and over, with 2 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 73 | 3.26% |
| 1 to 4 | 306 | 13.65% |
| 5 to 9 | 352 | 15.71% |
| 10 to 14 | 294 | 13.12% |
| 15 to 19 | 227 | 10.13% |
| 20 to 24 | 150 | 6.69% |
| 25 to 29 | 185 | 8.26% |
| 30 to 34 | 160 | 7.14% |
| 35 to 39 | 136 | 6.07% |
| 40 to 44 | 117 | 5.22% |
| 45 to 49 | 99 | 4.42% |
| 50 to 54 | 58 | 2.59% |
| 55 to 59 | 39 | 1.74% |
| 60 to 64 | 19 | 0.85% |
| 65 to 69 | 15 | 0.67% |
| 70 to 74 | 7 | 0.31% |
| 75 to 79 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 80 and over | 2 | 0.09% |
| Total | 2,241 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Lopoken grew from 612 in 1990 to 2,389 in 2020, an increase of 1,777 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.36%, or an increase of 148 people, from the previous population of 2,241 in 2015.
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 612 | – | |
| 948 | 8.54% | |
| 830 | -2.81% | |
| 1,660 | 10.03% | |
| 1,859 | 4.21% | |
| 2,241 | 3.62% | |
| 2,389 | 1.36% |
Location
Lopoken is situated at approximately 6.1950, 124.2142, in the island of Mindanao. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 6.9 meters or 22.6 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Lopoken shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.